Blue Jackets president John Davidson described Gaborik as “devastated” by this recent injury. It’s not just that his Olympic outlook is in question, as the winger also just got back from that knee ailment.

It all might come down to Columbus’ team doctors, as they have the final say in his medical clearance, Portzline reports.

It’s a contract year for Gaborik and missing all these games is never a good thing (although 08-09 was also a contract year and he only played 17 games and got a big contract from the Rangers). As much pure talent as he has I’m sure a GM will throw money at him. He has made 50+ million playing in the NHL and he will be 32 years old next season His body has taken a beating playing in the NHL. I wonder if he will go play in Europe in a less physical league were his true talents of skating/controlling the puck/sniping will shine even brighter and he can probably add a few years to his playing career.